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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,316.62, 405,641.69 and 137,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,316.62, 405,641.69 and 137,292.35 is: 206,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,316.62 : 405,641.69 = 137,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,316.62/405,641.69 = 137,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,316.62x = 405,641.69 × 137,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,316.62x = 55,691,498,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,691,498,678.25/270,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,023.21

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